Parents, please come join us for our first NIMPA meeting of the new season! It is scheduled for next Tuesday July 5th at 6pm in the Band Room.

Agenda will include the filling of the remaining open NIMPA Board positions, needs for the Three Rivers Festival Parade and much more.

We need all parents to participate in volunteering to help make this a successful season for the BOP! Please come and find out how you can help support your child and the Big Orange Pride!

Additionally, we need lots of water for the upcoming Three Rivers Festival parade and we are looking for donations of cases of water. The parade is very taxing on the kids and we need to keep them hydrated!! Please bring your donations and place them in the NIMPA closet in the Band Room. Thanks for your assistance.

We had a great first week of band! The students started moving and playing on Thursday night. This week we will be moving and playing the parade song and the drum line cadence. The students will also work on learning the school song, the "Star Spangled Banner", and the music for the first of the four parts of the fall competition show. Here are some more notes and reminders as we start the 2016 season.

Water- We need bottled water donations for the day of the parade and for the season. If any parents or families would like to donate case(s) of bottled water it would be appreciated.

Forms- All forms except the physical must be turned on or before July 8th. Your student will not be able to receive their marching band shirt and travel with the band if we do not receive these forms.

Notary- Every medical authorization form must be notarized to be legal and allow us to treat your student in a time of medical emergency. We will have a notary in the band office every night during summer band part 1 except June 22nd and July 5th. Please take advantage of this free service and get your forms in before July 8th. If there are any other BOP parents or relatives that are Notaries and would be willing to help us notarize anyone's medical forms on July 8th please contact Dawn Schneider @ Dawn.schneider@parkview.com.

Summer Uniform-The band will need Khaki shorts, white shoes, and white shock for their summer uniform. The guard and drum majors will need black shorts. Please plan ahead and purchase these before the parade.

Small BOP Trailer Towing-We need a parent with a large pickup truck or SUV to pull the small BOP trailer on July 9th, the day of the Three Rivers Festival Parade. We need the trailer to transport the drums and the large instruments to Swinney Park, pick up at the end of the parade route, and return to Northrop.

First Fundraiser-We will kick off the first fundraiser of the season this Wednesday night. Students will receive information on the Beef Raffle at the end of rehearsal.

Springwood Practice Parade-Please bring your family and friends out to the Springwood Addition across from Northrop on July 8th around 6:45 PM for our practice parade. This is always a fun night for the students and our BOP family.

Three Rivers Festival Parade-Saturday July 9th is the BOP's first performance of the 2016 season! We will have move information out regarding estimated times later this week.

Practice-Students, a little extra practice at home on your marching and playing goes a long way in making yourself a better performer and the BOP a better band. Please devote some extra practice time outside of rehearsal. You will be surprised on how much we will grow and become a better band in the next three weeks!

If anyone is interested in being a part of a carpool for the upcoming BOP marching season, NIMPA has created a sign-up sheet for those willing to drive and those in need of a ride. *Please note: This is a tool NIMPA is offering to help parents connect with other parents to ensure all BOP-ers can be at rehearsal every day. The BOP will NOT be involved in the scheduling of carpools. Parents will be responsible for their own carpool schedules. For car pool sign up please click here.

Questions? Contact - Jennie ClarkeEmail: fundraising@bigorangepride.comImportant Info: No Exceptions!!!• Return ALL SOLD & UNSOLD tickets and money by the end of band rehearsal on Aug. 10thTickets returned with no money will NOT be entered.• Drawing for winner is on August 13th during BOP Parent Social• Need not be present to win. We will call the winner, if not present.

Wow, what a good first night! The staff and I are very pleased with what we saw and heard tonight! Here are some more notes and reminders as we start the 2016 season.

Water- Please make sure your student has a water jug or bottle with them at all rehearsals. As a staff we want to make sure they stay hydrated! Many students did not have water on the first night.

Forms- A new set of forms was sent out with each student tonight. Please return the completed commitment form tomorrow night so we can update our roster and information. All forms except the physical must be turned on or before July 8th. Your student will not be able to travel with the band if we do not receive these forms.

Notary- Every medical authorization form must be notarized to be legal and allow us to treat your student in a time of medical emergency. We will have a notary in the band office every night during summer band part 1 except June 22nd and July 5th. Please take advantage of this free service and get your forms in before July 8th. If there are any other BOP parents or relatives that are Notaries and would be willing to help us notarize anyone's medical forms on July 8th please contact Dawn Schneider @ Dawn.schneider@parkview.com.

DCI Show- The DCI show trip that was announced before the end of school has been canceled by Northrop administration. If you paid the $25.00 for this trip, please let Dawn Schneider know this week. We will have this $25.00 applied to the student's band account.

Summer Uniform-The band will need Khaki shorts, white shoes, and white shock for their summer uniform. The guard and drum majors will need black shorts. Please plan ahead and purchase these before the parade.

Practice-Students, a little extra practice at home on your marching and playing goes a long way in making yourself a better performer and the BOP a better band. Please devote some extra practice time outside of rehearsal. You will be surprised on how much we will grow and become a better band in the next three weeks!

The staff is very proud of the students first day! Keep up the hard work!

Dear 2016 BOP Students and Parents,The 2016 Northrop BOP marching season is a half a week away! The directors and staff are ready to get going to make this a great year. Please review the information below before we see you on June 20th at 6:00PM.

There will be a student meeting in the band room at 6:00PM. Please make sure you arrive before 6:00PM. Please don’t be late.

Another set of forms will be sent home with each student. Please send the commitment form in by the end of Tuesday’s rehearsal. If you already turned this form in please complete the form again so we can make sure we have and accurate band roster.

All other forms except the physical must be turned in on or before July 8th. The physical form must be turned in before our first contest in September. The medical authorization form must be notarized. We are working to get a notary to come to a few rehearsals so parents can notarize forms at school. We will communicate those dates once we have them arranged. The student(s) will not be allowed to get their band T-shirt or travel with the band unless these forms are turned into Dawn Schneider or the orange mailbox in the band room.

Any band payments should be turned into the orange mailbox in the band room.

Please see the updated summer band rehearsal schedule for summer band part 1. Three rehearsals have been cancelled.

Summer Band Uniform

2016 BOP orange band shirt and teal color guard shirt (Provided by the band) to be worn at all performances.

Khaki shorts for band and black shorts for color guard and drum majors to be purchased by the individual. Please follow FWCS guidelines for appropriate length.

White socks to be purchased by the individual. Please note that may no-show socks do not work well with marching band and we have many students with blisters or bloody heals by the end of the parade.

White shoes. Please purchase white shoes with as little other colors as possible. (Jogging shoes, tennis shoes, or cross trainers work best. Hi-Top basketball shoes do not work well for marching) If the shoes are new please wear them before the parade to break them in.

Rehearsals

No Flip Flop! We will be learning to march on the first night. Please wear comfortable athletic shoes and socks.

Please bring a water jug with water to drink. We give water breaks on the field and do not have time for students to run into the building.

Drink water before rehearsal to hydrate yourself.

Sun screen and insect repellant is suggested.

All students will need a three ring binder with clear plastic inserts for music and drill.

Please have a pencil at all rehearsals

School Instruments

If you need a school instrument we will work to assign them on the first night. If you currently have a school instrument the staff will need to log what instrument you are using.

Lockers

Lockers and locks will be issued during the first week. We suggest that student do not bring anything of value to rehearsals until you have an assigned locker.

Cell Phones

Cell phones are not allowed during rehearsal time. Please keep them off, silent, and out of sight during rehearsal times. Students can use their phones during any break times.

Three Rivers Festival Parade

We will have more information regarding our performance in the Three Rivers Festival Parade in the next week and a half. We will get that information out to you as soon as possible.

We do a practice parade in Springwood Addition across Coldwater Road from Northrop on the evening of July 8th around 6:45PM. Please come to the addition to support the students in their practice parade.

We do need someone with a large truck or SUV to pull the small band trailer carrying drums and large instruments to the beginning of the parade and pick up the instruments at the end of the parade and return to Northrop. If you can help the band out with this very important job please see Bruce Schneider at the end of one of the rehearsal before the parade.

To have a successful season student attendance is very important. If you’re not in rehearsal you cannot get by better and the band cannot get better. We understand this time of year there are vacations and family commitments. If you cannot attend a rehearsal(s) please let one of the drum majors know. Please practice your instrument or guard equipment as often as you can outside of rehearsals. The more work done by the individual will make you a better performer and make us better as a band!Once again, the directors and staff are ready to get the 2016 BOP started!See you Monday,BOP Directors and Staff2016 BOP REHEARSAL SCHEDULE-PART 1 (REVISED)DateTimeEvent

Spread the word! The band will perform at commencement!!! There is practice today from 2 to 4 at Shawnee Middle School and Breana Green will be directing. Thank You Breana Green! Shawnee is letting the band use their instruments.